Ireland at a Glance: Explore stunning scenery and fascinating cities

The best of Ireland awaits you. Heritage, stunning scenery, cities bursting with culture and the welcoming charm of this magnificent nation all lie in store. From beginning to end, you’ll be spoiled for choice as you travel from one famous region to the next on this 8 days (7 nights) tour. This tour is perfect if you want to take things at your own pace, see all of Ireland's most loved attractions and maybe even find a piece of hidden Ireland for yourself.

Arrive in Dublin and overnight in Ireland’s cosmopolitan capital city. Dublin has a wealth of treasures for the visitor with cultural delights like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Trinity College to name but a few! For those who prefer a more relaxed look at the capital, a leisurely browse through the main shopping area of Grafton Street is an absolute must.

Depart Dublin and travel west across the rolling plains of central Ireland. Enroute you will pass through the town of Kilbeggan where you may like to pause to visit the Kilbeggan Distillery. Later at Athlone, you may like to visit the nearby 6th Century monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s most important sites. Continue to Mayo for overnight.

Leave Castlebar and travel to one of the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in Ireland. Connemara is a region to be explored for a true taste of Gaelic Culture. Travel through Louisburg and Delphi to Leenane, one of the most important fishing ports in the west. Travel through the majestic Maam Valley to Maam Cross. Then later through Recess and Lough Inagh Valley to Kylemore Abbey. A visit to Connemara National Park at Letterfrack is very worthwhile. Overnight in Co. Galway.

A chance to further enhance our acquaintance with Connemara today. The area of south Connemara is yours to discover. From Clifden, travel south via Ballyconneely with its wonderful golf course, through Roundstone and onto Ballynahinch, famous for its salmon fishing. Later you may wish to make the short ferry journey across to the Aran Islands from Rossaveal (30 mins.). You can fly there if you wish for approximately €55.00 return or €25.00 return by ferry, payable locally. Overnight in Co. Galway.

Travel south to Kerry via the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren in order to take the killimer/Tarbert Ferry which crosses the River Shannon, Ireland’s longest river. Drive through Listowel, famous for its annual horse racing event and continue in a southerly direction until you reach Tralee. Possible visit to “Kerry the Kingdom” exhibition before continuing to Killarney. Overnight in Co. Kerry.

Today you may explore the 170 kilometres of scenic splendour which makes up the famed Ring of Kerry. Stop at all the well known beauty spots such as Lady’s View, Moll’s Gap and Torc Waterfall. Alternatively you may spend your day enjoying the sights of Muckross House and Gardens set in the Killarney National Park or trek out to the Gap of Dunloe on horseback. Overnight in Co. Kerry.

Depart Killarney and travel toward the Southeast of Ireland taking in the provincial towns of Mallow and Clonmel. Stop off in the medieval capital of Ireland for a visit to Kilkenny Castle and perhaps the Kilkenny Design Centre.

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Morning at leisure to either shop for those souvenirs on Grafton Street or spend a few hours taking in more of all the wealth of attractions that you may have missed earlier. Depart for Dublin Airport.

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City West Hotel

Situated in over 180 acres of majestic woodland, Citywest Hotel reflects the grace and timeless elegance one associates with the great Irish Houses. Located in Co. Dublin just off off the N7. All rooms are en-suite and feature complimentary broadband, ironing facilities, multi-channel TV, hairdryer, work desk, direct dial phone & tea/coffee making facilities. Wheelchair accessible rooms available.

Breaffy House Resort

Located on the outskirts of the bustling and lively town of Castlebar Co. Mayo, Breaffy House Resort boats 90 acres of beautiful rolling woodland and forest walks. It magically captures all the charm of a country estate, coupled with the luxurious indulgence of a luxury Spa resort. The guestrooms at the Breaffy House Hotel have been designed with the comfort and convenience of the valued guest foremost in mind.

Foyles Hotel

Foyle's Hotel is the ideal central point from which to explore Connemara and enjoy the many amenities it has to offer. The Bedrooms are tastefully designed to give an atmosphere of relaxation and luxury with en-suite bathrooms accompanying all of the rooms. All bedrooms are equipped with all modern conveniences. There are 30 bedrooms which include: En Suite Bathrooms, Satellite TV, Coffee making facilities, Hair dryes, Telephone.

Foyles Hotel

Foyle's Hotel is the ideal central point from which to explore Connemara and enjoy the many amenities it has to offer. The Bedrooms are tastefully designed to give an atmosphere of relaxation and luxury with en-suite bathrooms accompanying all of the rooms. All bedrooms are equipped with all modern conveniences. There are 30 bedrooms which include: En Suite Bathrooms, Satellite TV, Coffee making facilities, Hair dryes, Telephone.

The Ashe Hotel

Situated in the heart of Tralee, the Ashe Hotel offers the perfect base for exploring Kerry. Hotel offers many spacious guest suites with comfort and convenience in mind that are designed in a modern classic sytle. Rooms are equipped with beds, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with loads of channels, turn up (or down) the heat for personnally controlled comfort, fab smelling soaps and shampoo, hairdryer, iron/ironing board on request, tea/coffee you can make to your own spec.

The Ashe Hotel

Situated in the heart of Tralee, the Ashe Hotel offers the perfect base for exploring Kerry. Hotel offers many spacious guest suites with comfort and convenience in mind that are designed in a modern classic sytle. Rooms are equipped with beds, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with loads of channels, turn up (or down) the heat for personnally controlled comfort, fab smelling soaps and shampoo, hairdryer, iron/ironing board on request, tea/coffee you can make to your own spec.

Westgrove Hotel

This Hotel which nestles in the County Kildare village of Clane, is a mere 10 minutes from the M4 and Maynooth and the M7 and Naas. The elegant 4 star Westgrove Hotel provides the perfect haven for the leisure or business traveller. The Westgrove's accommodation was designed exclusively with the guest in mind, with a variety of room types catering for the wide range of needs of customers. The hotels luxurious deluxe rooms include en-suite bathrooms, LCD TV, broadband access, hairdryer, trouser press, work desk area, 24 hour room service and tea/coffee making facilities.